Privacy Policy

Introduction

SlopWeather ("we," "us," "our") operates slopweather.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site.

Transparency Notice: This website is a satire of exploitative content practices. However, all data collection described below is real and necessary for site operation and monetization.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address (used for geolocation to provide local weather data)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring URLs
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Device identifiers and characteristics

Information You Provide

If you subscribe to our newsletter or interact with forms, we collect:

• Email address
• Any other information you voluntarily provide

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide location-specific weather data
• Display personalized content and advertisements
• Send marketing communications (if you opt in)
• Analyze site usage and improve our services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Generate satirical content based on your location

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior. This includes:

• Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics to track usage patterns
• Advertising Cookies: Google AdSense and affiliate networks to serve targeted ads
• Third-Party Cookies: Taboola, Outbrain, and other ad networks

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect your data:

• Google AdSense: Display advertising (Privacy Policy)
• Amazon Associates: Affiliate marketing (Privacy Policy)
• Google Analytics: Usage tracking (Privacy Policy)
• Open-Meteo API: Weather data (does not collect personal data)
• ip-api.com: Geolocation service (Privacy Policy)
• Email Service Provider: Newsletter delivery (Mailchimp, ConvertKit, or similar)

How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Advertising partners and networks
• Analytics providers
• Email marketing platforms
• Affiliate networks
• Service providers who assist in site operations
• Law enforcement or regulatory authorities if required by law

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. (We share it with advertising partners who pay us to show you ads, which is technically different but functionally similar.)

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Opt out of marketing communications

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, but international data protection laws vary.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected such data, contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, you can attempt to contact us by yelling at a cloud. (We're working on a real contact method. For now, this is satire meeting legal necessity.)

A Note on Satire vs. Compliance: While SlopWeather is a satirical project, this Privacy Policy is a legally binding document. All data collection and sharing practices described above are real and necessary for site operation and monetization. We are transparent about our exploitation because that is the joke—and also because GDPR requires it.